“The Missouri Press Association sent a letter last month urging Nixon to veto the bill. Executive Director Doug Crews said closing court records could inhibit the ability of journalists to do their jobs”

Nothing could interfere with their ability to do their jobs to a greater degree than their own stupidity and bias.

“could make it harder for newspapers and other businesses to check on potential new employees.”

I think there’s a little too much “checking on people” going on these days. It is double-plus ungood.

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posted on 07/14/2012 5:44:05 PM PDT
by dsc
(Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)

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